Attorney - Drug & Auto Bureau

A Government Entity

  • Florence, AZ
  • 5 Years
  • Full Time
  • 202400043
  • 76,958 - 167,537 / Yearly
  • Not Specified
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Job Summary:
Assess, prepare, prosecute, negotiate, and litigate criminal cases, represent the Pinal County Attorney's Office (PCAO) or in courtrooms, hearings, and negotiations, and learn PCAO guidelines and standards to effectively manage criminal cases and case files under basic supervision. This particular Attorney position opening is within the Drug Bureau, which prosecutes felony offenses involving drug, gang, and/or drug-related violent crimes. The Drug Bureau also handles misdemeanor criminal cases in the Copper Corridor Justice Court located in Oracle, the Central Pinal Justice Court located in Coolidge, and the Apache Junction Justice Court. The attorney in this position will handle cases ranging from misdemeanors to A.R.S. Title 13 drug-related felonies depending on level of experience.

This position is an exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not a covered position under the Pinal County Merit System Rules. Incumbents in this position serve at the pleasure of their respective Appointing Authority. The employment relationship is "at-will" and employment may be terminated at any time, for any reason, with or without cause.

Example of Duties:
Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.

Advancement within the classification series is not guaranteed or automatic and may be delayed. Years of experience referenced in each classification is the minimum requirement, however, placement at job level is also dependent upon quality of work product, caseload complexity, and the ability to work independently. To be eligible for advancement to the next level in the classification series, the employee must perform successfully at the current level, meet the minimum requirements for the next level, and demonstrate the ability to perform the higher level duties.

Typical Classification Essential Duties:
  • Represent the PCAO in the prosecution, defense, and resolution of civil and criminal cases brought for and against the County, resolve assigned cases within PCAO policy, learn PCAO guidelines and standards, and perform duties within scope of authority. Assist in the prosecution of criminal and civil cases, review legal documents, and compile and analyze case facts.
  • Evaluate criminal cases of newer attorneys, suggest lines of investigation, appropriate trial tactics and legal motions to use, and give advice as to appropriate dispositions. Review evidence, interview witnesses, prepare pre-trial legal memoranda, select juries, prepare and present opening and closing statements, examine and cross examine witnesses, make and meet legal objections, and request legal instructions.
  • Evaluate criminal charges as filed and instruct investigators as to additional information needed to defend cases, evaluate the information, and determine the appropriate disposition of the case.
  • Conduct research and provide consultation involving complex and difficult legal issues. Apply legal principles to determinations on individual cases and problems.
  • Confer with and offer advice and counsel to County officials and employees and clients, apply legal expertise in a variety of legal fields including administrative, contract, tort, environmental, family, juvenile, immigration, real estate, regulatory, public records, tax issues, child support, and other fields of practice in public sector law.
  • Represent the PCAO at arraignments, hearings and trials, identify and subpoena witnesses, records, and other information required to present the case, compile and present evidence, bring cases before the court and argue facts of the case in relation to points of law, case law, and legal precedent, and interview and cross-examine witnesses. Manage assigned legal cases, confer with participants, negotiate agreements, and litigate and resolve cases.
  • Review and develop recommendations for legal decisions, policies, regulations, resolutions, tax appeals, public disclosure requests, court orders, and other assigned legal matters.
  • Evaluate case files and research missing and incomplete information and documents, manage collection and analysis of evidence, research files and computer databases, and update files and records.
  • Review case status with supervisor and create, process, and file memoranda and legal documents.
  • Cross-train in a wide variety of legal fields.
  • Maintain the integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of the County Attorney's Office by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
  • Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:
Minimum Requirements:
Attorney I - Minimum Requirements to Perform Work:
  • Juris Doctorate degree or Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an accredited, ABA approved law school.
  • Must pass a thorough background investigation.
  • Valid Arizona State Driver's License is required within 30 days of hire.
  • Applications will be accepted from candidates who have passed the Arizona bar examination, or are transferring UBE scores, and are awaiting admission to the bar, but such candidates cannot be hired until admitted, unless otherwise permitted to practice in Arizona under Arizona Supreme Court Rule 39 provisions.

Attorney II - Minimum Requirements to Perform Work:
  • Juris Doctorate degree.
  • Two (2) years' experience in practicing law.
  • Must pass a thorough background investigation.
  • Valid Arizona State Driver's License is required within 30 days of hire.
  • Applications will be accepted from candidates who have passed the Arizona bar examination, or are transferring UBE scores, and are awaiting admission to the bar, but such candidates cannot be hired until admitted, unless otherwise permitted to practice in Arizona under Arizona Supreme Court Rule 39 provisions.

Attorney III - Minimum Requirements to Perform Work:
  • Juris Doctorate degree.
  • Five (5) years' experience in practicing law.
  • Must pass a thorough background investigation.
  • Valid Arizona State Driver's License is required within 30 days of hire.
  • Applications will be accepted from candidates who have passed the Arizona bar examination, or are transferring UBE scores, and are awaiting admission to the bar, but such candidates cannot be hired until admitted, unless otherwise permitted to practice in Arizona under Arizona Supreme Court Rule 39 provisions.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in drug, gang and/or drug-related violent crime prosecution.
Supplemental Information:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: